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Environmental Recovery Becomes Priority

Pollution caused by the oil spill in Balikpapan Bay, East Kalimantan, is also affecting seagrass and coral reef ecosystems. Data collection on the underwater ecosystems has been hampered by low visibility in the waters.

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Employees of PT Pertamina spray liquid to clean up an oil spill at a Pertamina dock in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, on Friday (6/4). PT Pertamina has been cleaning the bay of the oil spill to mitigate damage to the ecosystem.
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Employees of PT Pertamina spray liquid to clean up an oil spill at a Pertamina dock in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, on Friday (6/4). PT Pertamina has been cleaning the bay of the oil spill to mitigate damage to the ecosystem.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina has promised that it will prioritize the recovery of the environment affected by the oil spill in Balikpapan Bay, East Kalimantan.

According to data provided by the Environment and Forestry Ministry, the oil spill affects 270 hectares of mangrove ecosystem in Balikapapan Bay, which has been heavily contaminated by crude oil containing hazardous toxic materials.

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